Type/Species: Sea Serpent (Winged)
Origin: France (village of Beaucaire)
History: Many believe Drac to be a powerful sorceror-dragon. He can become invisible whenever he so choses, and he lures young children away from unknowning mothers. He ate the children, but it did not stop there. He lured other people there as well for his own purposes.
The most famous of these people was a young woman that was lured there to care for Drac's hatchlings. For seven years, she forgot her mortal life and cared for the dragons. Since mortals were unable to see Drac and his hatchlings (unless the dragons wanted her to), she was the only one that Drac used. However, she managed to get "dragon cream" in her eye while she was rubbing the hatchlings. This cream gave her draconic sight, which allows her to see the dragons whensoever she pleases. When she returned home, she tried to warn the villagers, but none would listen to her. Drac, finding out about her ability, quickly came and ripped out her eyes.
He lived in the River Rhone during the thirteenth century. Killing over three thousand knights and villagers, he was perhaps one of the craftiest of all French dragons. The dragon lived near the small town of Beaucaire, and most of the kills were preformed there. Sometimes, however, the dragon would search for other victims elswhere.
Many attempted to kill Drac. Dozens of campaigns against him were lauched, and whole armies were sent after him. However, all of them failed. (Specific campaigns recorded were: Ocino, Ragnarold, and Umberto of Guineve - found in early Germanic histories as well as French history.)
No one is said to have slayed this dragon, and so many believe that Drac died of old age. However, the legacy still lives today, as there is a town named after him - Draguignan.
Symbolism: Drac is a symbol of evil winning. No slayer, no reason, and no answer to his power. Perhaps loss of innocents also plays in...as well as a lesson for mothers to watch their children.
Physical Description: Even though Drac is commonly described as a huge winged sea serpent, it is very hard to be sure. After all, Drac was invisible to most humans.
- The Drac: French Tales of Dragons and Demons by Felice Holman and Nanine Valen
For more information about these footnotes, please see the bibliography.
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